Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Yuma, AZ?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.3% of gross income.
Yuma rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arizona cities have lower median rent than Yuma, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Yuma, AZ →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Yuma, AZ?
Median rent in Yuma is $1,473 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arizona earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 18.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Yuma?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arizona (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Yuma's current median rent is $1,473/mo, which leaves a $945/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Yuma?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Arizona works roughly 31.7 hours a month to cover Yuma's median rent of $1,473.
Where is rent cheaper than Yuma for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Green Valley ($1,467/mo), Bullhead City ($1,457/mo), Bullhead City ($1,457/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.